Senior Hardware Design Engineer

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

As Senior Hardware Engineer you will be the lead engineer on a project execution team. You will be responsible for the schematic and PCB design based on the reference platform. Additionally, you will act as hardware system integrator, leading the cross functional engineering team through the development process. You will be accountable for the overall hardware performance including core CPU design and layout, video, audio, RF, power, etc; as well as leading the team through all the usual integration challenges - ESD, EMC, thermal design analysis, memory layout and characterisation.

You should possess a can-do attitude and have the desire to deliver new and exciting hardware designs that are delivered into a very dynamic market sector. You will have the opportunity to lead research projects which could influence development of future projects and technologies used in our products. You will also be a team member who will mentor and help less experienced members of the team to develop and improve.

Coming up with fresh ideas. Pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Creating unforgettable customer experiences. Our Design & our Sky Labs Brentwood & Aalborg teams make things happen. That's why we're at the heart of delivering the hardware and software for devices that keep our customers entertained. From UX and UI to product strategy and hardware engineering, we bring new devices like Sky Glass and NOW to life at top speed and support them throughout the lifecycle.

• Perform schematic design and guide the CAD team on PCB layout.
• Manage the eBOM and understand the product cost makeup.
• Lead the team through the concept / design / optimize & validate phases of a project.
• Drive strong collaboration with stakeholders and peers.
• Strive to challenge the status quo, with innovative approaches to design and process.
• Work with Software teams on device bring-up and development.
• Work closely with the Product Design team on mechanical integration.
• Develop firmware, algorithms, and application development to bring proof-of-concepts to life and support design verification test automation.

• Extensive hardware design experience as an Electronic Engineer on consumer electronic devices.
• Proven project delivery experience.
• Ownership of all technical aspects of the end to end design process.
• Design for Cost and Design for Manufacture experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of system on chip technologies.
• Proficient user of modern design tools and systems; including design simulation.
• A positive can-do attitude whilst working in a fast-paced, energetic team.

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

The world has changed. And so have we. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home.

You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Our location takes some beating: a virtually brand-new office just a short walk from Brentwood station, which has regular trains to London Liverpool Street. If you find it easier to drive, there's onsite parking available.

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way.